Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

Sep 6, 2019

Wilbur “Rusty” Sirles, 86, of Colonial Heights passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019. Born May 15, 1933, he was the son of the late Hinton Lee and Elvira Frances Sirles, and was also preceded in death by his wife, Anna Jean Sirles. A graduate of Petersburg High School...

Sep 6, 2019

Melissa Doris Edmundson, 39, of Colonial Heights passed away Friday, September 6, 2019. Melissa was a member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church and was a Nurse’s Aide at McGuire Veterans Hospital. She served her country for nine years in the United States Navy during which time she served on many ships including the USS Thomas S. Gates. She was...

Sep 3, 2019

Rosemary Hotz Slate Scarborough, 94, of Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at her residence.  Born in Chesterfield, on June 4, 1925, she was the daughter of the late, Charles Edward Hotz and Anne Marie Blaha Hotz.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, and father of her children, Carl H. Slate, Sr., her...

Sep 2, 2019

Frederick Joseph Bilter Jr., 79, of Chesterfield County, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019. Born on December 11, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Frederick Joseph Bilter Sr. and Anna Alvino Bilter.  Mr. Bilter was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, and a veteran from the United States Air Force.  He...

Aug 31, 2019

Daniel Erving Cubbage, 34, of Hopewell, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 31, 2019. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Rosa Wright. Daniel was an avid fisherman who loved to be near the water. During good times, he loved to dance. He loved to be surrounded by friends and family especially around a campfire...

Aug 31, 2019

Cecil Ray Thompson, 79 of North Dinwiddie passed away Saturday August 31, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his wife Emily S. Thompson.  Cecil is survived by his sister Delores Hutchinson and friend Robin Humphries.  Cecil was retired from the United States Army.  A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday September 6, 2019 at the Virginia...

Aug 30, 2019

Robert “Bob” Hutchison Glass, 82, of Colonial Heights passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, August 30, 2019.  Bob was born June 5, 1937 in Columbus, OH to the late Paul Jennings Glass and Fern Burroughs Glass.  He was preceded in death by his brothers, Carter Lee Glass and Winston...

Aug 29, 2019

Christina Anne Franciscus, 89, of Prince George, has gone to be with the Lord, Thursday August 29, 2019.  She was born June 25, 1930 to the late Martin and Theresa Gerum.  Chris was preceded in death by her husband, Charles K. Franciscus; son, Joe Allen Franciscus; granddaughter, Desiree Franciscus; two brothers, Hubert Gerum and Manfred Gerum; and one sister,...

Aug 26, 2019

Debra Yeatts “Debbie” Ricks, 67, of Matoaca, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019.  On April 28, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Jessie C. and Geraldine Buchanan Yeatts.  She attended Highland United Methodist Church in Colonial Heights.  She is survived by her husband, Ronnie L. Ricks; a son, Steven Wayne Ricks of Ettrick; one grandchild; brother,...

Aug 25, 2019

Kathleen (Kitty) Burris Mathieson Carty of Richmond, Va, passed into eternal life on August 25, 2019.  She was born and lived much of her young life in Dinwiddie County but spent her mid-years in Petersburg and Colonial Heights.  She relocated to Richmond in her senior years. The most tremendous love and joy of her life were her two sons,...

Aug 24, 2019

SFC William “Bull” Martin Durham, U.S. Army Ret., 70, of Chesterfield passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Henry and Jose Mae Durham on September 15, 1948. He served in the 11th Armored Cavalry “Black Horse” in Vietnam where he met and married his wife. He later retired from Fort Lee...

Aug 24, 2019

Thomas Mann Boyd, 66, of S. Chesterfield, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019. Tom was preceded in death by a son Alex Boyd.  He is survived by his wife Sherrie Burgess Boyd; son John Boyd; two stepdaughters Danielle and Diana Lindsey; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.  The family will receive friends Thursday August 29, 2019 and Friday August 30,...

Aug 24, 2019

Evelyn Blickenstaff Godwin, 100, of Chesterfield passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019. Born March 28, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Clinton and Viola Blickenstaff, and was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Rev. Max Pernay Godwin; four sisters; and many dear friends. She was a longtime member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church,...

Aug 23, 2019

Katie May Potts, 83, of Colonial Heights, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 23, 2019.  She was born February 19, 1936 to the late Rommie and Iola Twisdale Rawlings.  Katie is survived by her husband, James Allan “Jimmy” Potts; brother, Gilbert Lee “Buddy” Rawlings; sister, Laura Poarch; sister-in-law, Pearl McGill; and many nieces and nephews.  She...

Aug 22, 2019

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Aug 22, 2019

Dolores C. “DeDe” Elder, 90, of Colonial Heights, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019. She was born on April 18, 1929 to the late Clarence and Vera Elder in Petersburg, Virginia. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Clarence “Bubba” Elder Jr.; and nephew, William “Ray” Elder (surviving wife, Michelle). Ms. Elder retired as a bookkeeper from...

Aug 22, 2019

Sandra Wayner Dunlap, 75, of Evington, Virginia passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019. Born December 4, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Joseph R. and Ethel B. Wayner. She was a lifetime member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, where she was a servant of God in treasury and administration. She is survived by her loving husband of...

Aug 20, 2019

Jody Christine Palombo, 61, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019.  She was a longtime member of City Point Restoration Church of God, Hopewell, and the Colonial Heights Optimist Club.  Jody was a sales associate with Walmart for 15 years. She loved riding around town on her Harley Davidson and enjoyed playing BINGO.

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Aug 19, 2019

Alma “Dee Dee” Cairns Anderson, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday August 19, 2019.  Born in Dinwiddie County on January 8, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Cairns and Emma Westmoreland Cairns.  She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty years, Melvin Lee “Dikey” Anderson, Sr.  She is the last of her siblings, her...

Aug 19, 2019

Peter Leicester Downey, Sr., 81, of Colonial Heights, passed away Monday August 19, 2019.  He was born February 9, 1938 to the late Porter and Frances Dennis Downey. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Patricia McCaffrey; and his brother, Porter Downey.  Peter is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nancy Vaughan Downey; two sons, Peter...